October 29, 2009. Posted by Brandy Wood.

This past Friday evening, WBGO was celebrated via a jazz concert--featuring a student ensemble from William Paterson University and the Calvin Hill Trio (featuring Michael Cochrane on piano)--by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades in Teaneck, New Jersey. The church supports jazz and features a regular jazz concert series at the Puffin Cultural Center, also in Teaneck.

In addition to bestowing a plaque to the station which read: ”The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades congratulates WBGO, the jazz source for 30 years. An outstanding contribution to the advancement of jazz,” the church, in concert with the Puffin Cultural Center, made a donation to WBGO! The appreciation for the station that emanated from the room was quite powerful. WBGO President and CEO Cephas Bowles was on hand to receive the award and extended thanks on behalf of the staff and Board of Trustees.

October 26, 2009. Posted by Grey Johnson.

WBGO Members seemed extra spirited after spending part of a beautiful Sunday afternoon together at a performance by the Luna Negra Dance Theater, the Turtle Island String Quartet and renowned clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera. At the reception that followed, Morning Jazz host Gary Walker shook hands and took the mike to thank WBGO members for being WBGO members. These Members Events are a lot of fun, as you can see from the photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wbgo/
Check it out and then join us for the next one, Thursday Dec. 3 with Michael Bourne at the Nokia Theatre for Herb Albert and Lani Hall. Call 973-624-8880ext 248 for reservations.

October 23, 2009. Posted by Brandy Wood.

Morning Jazz host Gary Walker recently celebrated his 60th birthday, and the jazz community wasn’t the only one to recognize this important milestone. At Gary’s surprise birthday celebration, he received the following proclamation:

The Newark Municipal Council Hereby issues this resolution commending Gary Walker on the auspicious occasion of celebrating his 60th birthday on October 17, 2009 @ The Glenridge Community Center. The governing body joins with all residents of the city of Newark to extend heartfelt congratulations during this wholesome event